At the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, which will be held in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Japan (Okinawa) in August 2023, the mission is to widely communicate environmental conservation efforts through the official mascot “JIP,” which is powered by the power of recycling. As part of this activity, we are pleased to announce that we have decided to hold a battle-style garbage pick-up game “Pick & Shoot!”, which incorporates newly devised basketball rules, in Okinawa City, Okinawa Prefecture, where the World Cup will be held.
Tournament official mascot “JIP”
This year’s “Pick & Shoot!” will feature mascot Gordy from the Ryukyu Golden Kings, who belong to B.LEAGUE, the tournament’s local ambassadors, and Garage Sale Gori, an entertainer from Okinawa Prefecture. From today, July 21 (Friday), general participants will be recruited, so if you would like to participate, please check the application requirements below and apply using the dedicated form.
Also, on the day of the event, the “FIBA BASKETBALL WORLD CUP 2023 – ONE MONTH TO GO FESTIVAL IN OKINAWA –” will be held to commemorate one month before the tournament, and on the day of the World Cup, various contents and events will be held inside and outside the Okinawa Arena. (free entrance)
* Event details:
■ What is “Pick & Shoot!”?
Competitive garbage pick-up game that incorporates the rules of basketball. Garbage bags are likened to basketballs, and 2 points are given for general garbage and 3 points for recyclable garbage. Activities to deepen understanding of environmental conservation such as cleanup of the local area and sorting of recyclable waste while enjoying the game elements of basketball, such as penalties (point deductions) for fouls that are not carried out in fair play, and holding team strategy meetings.
*For more information on “Pick & Shoot!”, please see here.
■ “Pick & Shoot!” in Okinawa Event Overview
・Event Date: July 30 (Sun) *Cancelled in bad weather
・Holding time: Reception starts at 9:00, event starts at 9:30 and ends around 10:30 (planned)
・Venue: Okinawa Arena ~ near Yamauchi area
*Participants will be notified of the specific meeting time and place.
・Participation fee: Free
・Participation prize: FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 “Pick & Shoot!” original goods
・Guests: Gordy (Ryukyu Golden Kings), Gori (Garage Sale)
■ Application guidelines
・ Target audience: Elementary school students recommended (Preschoolers, junior high and high school students, and adults can also apply)
・ Number of applicants: Approximately 30 people If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held. Please note.
*Children under the third grade of elementary school must be accompanied by a guardian (18 years or older)
・Submission period: July 21, 2023 (Monday) 18:00 – July 26, 2023 (Thursday) 18:00
・Application conditions: This event may be covered by various media (TV, newspaper, WEB, etc.).In addition, since we are planning to post on the official SNS of the organizer and cooperating organizations, only those who can consent to the reflection of their face will be able to participate.
・ How to apply: Please fill out the application form below and apply.
Application Form:
*If there are a large number of applicants, a lottery will be held and the results will be notified by email on Friday, July 27th.
*Emails regarding this event will be sent from the “@japan.worldcup.basketball” domain.
Please make settings so that you can receive emails from the “@japan.worldcup.basketball” domain.
■ Background of the event
Since February 2023, the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Japan Organizing Committee has been implementing the “DREAM BIG OKINAWA” project to provide various opportunities for children through the tournament. On June 5th (Monday), which is World Environment Day, we announced that we will launch “Meet the Environment” as a new pillar of our “DREAM BIG OKINAWA” activities, and that we will expand this program not only in Okinawa but throughout Japan. “Pick & Shoot!” was devised as part of this “Meet the Environment”, and will be rolled out throughout Japan, starting with Hokkaido on Saturday, July 15th.
■ About “DREAM BIG OKINAWA”
Mission: Creating opportunities for children to dream big through the World Cup
Vision: Children experience a variety of opportunities, broaden their horizons, and develop dreams and self-confidence.
※detailed:
■ Contact information
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Japan Organizing Committee PR Group
(within Japan Basketball Association)
E-mail ： [email protected].basketball
*Please do not send inquiries about “Pick & Shoot! in Okinawa” to the Ryukyu Golden Kings, which is a cooperating club.
2023-07-21 16:25:20
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